Almost 2,000 Arrests in 100 Days
In a period of two weeks ending on September 7, the Colorado State Police reported that agencies across the state made 869 arrests for DUI in two [...]
Expanding Make My Day
Several states that already support the Castle Doctrine-a law allowing the application of deadly force to defend one's home-have expanded that law to extend to businesses and [...]
Melissa Etheridge Custody Battle
It seems that another landmark in same-sex partner rights has been reached in a very public way, and this one isn’t a positive one. Country-rock singer Melissa [...]
The Far-Reaching Effects of Criminal Conviction
Hypothetical: a sixty-year-old man in Castle Rock applies for a permit to carry a concealed handgun. Since Colorado is a "shall issue" state, he presumes he will [...]
Children and the Holidays: How Do Divorcees Cope?
As the holiday season approaches once again, tens of thousands of divorced couples all over the country will be dealing with the issue of how to handle [...]
Man Convicted of Murder Gets a Second Chance
Bill Dillon of Florida was convicted of murder in 1981 at the age of twenty-two, and sentenced to life in prison. The only problem is, he didn't [...]
Judge Permits Challenged Evidence in Fatal DUI Case
A judge in the trial of Pittsburgh-area native Christa Logue recently suppressed a motion to deny statements made during a police interview as evidence against the woman. [...]
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson: Another Power Couple Splits
A few weeks ago, Ryan Reynolds was on Jay Leno discussing his split with Scarlett Johansson. Though the actor, who is usually very private, spoke largely in [...]
Dealing with Estate Taxes
people, however, who do not have the services of a qualified estate planning attorney can understand the intricacies of the new laws in place. When someone passes [...]
Estate Planning and Advanced Directives
In order to make sure that you and your loved ones are cared for if you get seriously ill, it can be important to speak with a [...]